Physical Therapist - Home Care

OSF HealthCare; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Champaign, Illinois, is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health. This entry-level full-time position involves assisting patients in restoring physical function. Key qualifications include a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and state licensing. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $45.21 to $53.19 based on experience. Benefits include professional development support, paid education, and generous time-off policies.

Benefits

Paid continuing education units

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with 1:1 match

Vacation and holiday time available from day one

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (licensed after 2016).
• State license in Physical Therapy.
• BLS certification.
• Valid state driver’s license and insurance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical ability for patient evaluations.
• Excellent computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in restoring physical function.
• Evaluate patients' physical and functional status.
• Establish therapy goals and document status.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Analytical evaluation skills

Detail-oriented computer skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

State license in Physical Therapy

American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare provides a comprehensive and market‑competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well‑being offerings focused on the whole person. Expected pay for this position is $45.21 - $53.19 per hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an hourly position.

Overview

OSF offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive of professional development, with paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with a 1:1 match on the first 5% of salary. OSF Healthcare also qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience receive 24 hours of vacation and holiday time available beginning day one, in addition to our generous time‑off benefits.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist assists patients in the restoration of physical function through evaluation and treatment.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (those licensed after 2016 must hold a doctoral degree; those licensed before 2016 are exempt under grandfathering rules).
• State license in Physical Therapy.
• American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid state driver’s license and insurance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to explain care plans and educate family members, and to communicate effectively with other treatment team members.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patients’ physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate consistent treatment plans, observe patients, document status, and assist techs and assistants in problem resolution.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience in a hospital or home care setting.

OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care